reefscape15
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Hi all. So I had plans to set up my old 20high last winter, but things came up that prevented me from doing so. Well, this weekend will be my official new start date on the project. I know that the tank needs a really good cleaning and re siliconed around the top rim, so that will be first. I have a 5g bucket of old sand that never got washed, so I need to clean that very well too. Anyone have any tips for that? I was planning on just using half of it and running a garden hose into the bucket for a few hours to flush it out. are there any tricks for cleaning sand?
As far as equipment, I have an old current t5 fixture, but one ballast is burnt out, so I will only be running 2 bulbs for now. I have a complete t5 24" retrofit kit with waterproof endcaps, ice cap 660 ballast, and 4 new ATI bulbs. The light will have to be a project that I complete later on. I have a bunch of different korallia powerheads that will all soak in vinegar for a day or so, and i have lots and lots of rock that needs cleaned up too.
I'm planning on an hob overflow to a sump for a fuge, or hob fuge. Probably no skimmed unless i come across a good deal. It will definitely be a process to get the setup how I want it, but im excited to get started this weekend. I'll try and get some pictures up as the progress gets underway.
Also, after Xmas I'm wanting to set up a 15g column tank with a par38 and hob skimmer. One thing at a time though, I don't want to get in over my head and have a ton of loose ends!
As far as equipment, I have an old current t5 fixture, but one ballast is burnt out, so I will only be running 2 bulbs for now. I have a complete t5 24" retrofit kit with waterproof endcaps, ice cap 660 ballast, and 4 new ATI bulbs. The light will have to be a project that I complete later on. I have a bunch of different korallia powerheads that will all soak in vinegar for a day or so, and i have lots and lots of rock that needs cleaned up too.
I'm planning on an hob overflow to a sump for a fuge, or hob fuge. Probably no skimmed unless i come across a good deal. It will definitely be a process to get the setup how I want it, but im excited to get started this weekend. I'll try and get some pictures up as the progress gets underway.
Also, after Xmas I'm wanting to set up a 15g column tank with a par38 and hob skimmer. One thing at a time though, I don't want to get in over my head and have a ton of loose ends!
